What is ARMA 2?

ARMA 2 is software application developed by Bohemia Interactive. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 62.95% of installations running this operating system. ARMA 2's installer is typically 618.00 MB in size and installs around 34 files.

ARMA 2 is most popular in the United States with 53.92% of installations residing in this country.

ARMA 2 adds 3 scheduled tasks to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times. When using a computer that is connected to the internet, ARMA 2 is known to create 3 firewall exceptions to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About ARMA 2?

ARMA 2 is a military simulation video game that offers a tactical shooter experience with a strong emphasis on infantry combat, as well as significant vehicular and aerial combat elements. Players have the ability to command AI squad members, adding a real-time strategy element to the game. The introduction of the high command system allows players to command multiple squads using the map, further enhancing the strategic aspect of the game. Set primarily in the fictional Eastern European nation of Chernarus, ARMA 2 utilizes the third-generation Real Virtuality game engine, which is also used in training simulators by militaries worldwide. The engine boasts full DirectX support, providing a realistic and immersive gaming experience.

Software Behaviors

Firewall:

Steam.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program\Valve\Steam\Steam.exe'.
arma2.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\arma 2\arma2.exe'.
arma2oa.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\SteamLibrary\SteamApps\common\Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead\ArmA2OA.exe'.

Scheduled tasks:

Steam.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F379847F-E7EF-4084-9B2F-B87B28202FA4}' (runs on registration).
GameOverlayUI.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{98D22EE8-FBCE-4B0A-A638-4A27C81582F5}' (runs on registration).
arma2oa.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{474EE46D-66F2-43C7-9CBE-CE076908BD6E}' (runs on registration).

Startup Entries

Startup tasks:

Steam.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Steam 2.

Registry entries:

Steam.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Steam' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Steam\steam.exe" -silent.

Software Details

URL:

https://www.arma2.com/agegate/agegate.html

Support:

https://support.steampowered.com

Installation path:

C:\Program Files\steam\steamapps\common\arma 2

Uninstaller:

"C:\Program Files\Steam\steam.exe" steaC://uninstall/33900

Size:

618.00 MB

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